Enrollment
115
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Canada, MN
Quora Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Quora Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270226404149
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quora Secondary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Little Canada · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Quora Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quora Secondary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226404149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quora Secondary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quora Secondary School
Quora Secondary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Little Canada, Minnesota, enrolling 115 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.6:1, Quora Secondary School is leaner than roughly 99% of Minnesota schools and 84% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 115 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 115 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students) and East View Academy (122 students) alongside Quora Secondary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Quora Secondary School compares
Quora Secondary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.6:1 | ▼ 84% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Quora Secondary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Quora Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Campus Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quora Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quora Secondary School
How many students attend Quora Secondary School?
Quora Secondary School has 115 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Little Canada, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quora Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quora Secondary School is 2.6:1, which is 84% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quora Secondary School?
64.6% of students at Quora Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quora Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Quora Secondary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Little Canada, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quora Secondary School?
Quora Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quora Secondary School rank among public schools in Little Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Quora Secondary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Canada on the city page.
Is Quora Secondary School a good school?
Quora Secondary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Quora Secondary School, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Karner Blue Education Center (101 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.
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